Committee Membership

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 78) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to support the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to establish a board of registration in medical physics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 173) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to authorize cities and towns to assess a fee for the sale of a liquor license by a licensee to another licensee. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Mark J. Cusack relative to authorizing the Commissioner of Insurance to conduct an investigation and study relating to the repair of damaged motor vehicles including the labor rates paid for such repairs. Financial Services.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 827) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to provide transparency in the data contained in the payer and provider claims database. Financial Services.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Mark J. Cusack and Ruth B. Balser relative to persons incapacitated by the use of drugs with the exception of the administration of breathalyzer tests. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1251) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to increase the penalties for continuing to practice a trade or profession after a certificate, registration, license or authority to do so has been suspended, revoked or cancelled. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1697) of Mark J. Cusack and Mary S. Keefe establishing a special commission to make an investigation and study relative to accountability in labor and services provided by contractors and subcontractors in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Mark J. Cusack relative to immunizations against the influenza virus to all inpatients 65 years of age and older. Public Health.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Mark J. Cusack and others for legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.

By Messrs. Cusack of Braintree and Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1920) of Mark J. Cusack and Michael J. Finn for legislation to establish a system of mobile integrated health care in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the rights of engineers, firemen or operators of hoisting machinery licensed by the Department of Public Safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to require that certain funds distributed by the Commonwealth to wind and solar plants be posted on a website maintained by the Mass Clean Energy Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2861) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3134) of Mark J. Cusack relative to voluntary contribution check off boxes on municipal tax bills for support of local veterans agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Bill

Docket

Bill Title

SD11

For legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons

SD324

For legislation relative to municipal light plants

SD463

For legislation relative to police training.

SD628

For legislation to promote the accessibility, quality and continuity of care for consumers of behavioral health, substance use disorder and mental health services.

SD680

For legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services

SD753

For legislation relative to police pursuits in the Commonwealth

SD848

For legislation relative to the failure to remove existing poles

SD892

For legislation to require recordkeeping at public construction worksites in order to protect first responders

SD982

Relative to the use of certain insurance underwriting guidelines for homeowners with dogs living on such insured property

SD1042

For legislation to enhance the management of problem wildlife.

SD1237

For legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining.

SD1470

For legislation to create a means for tracking the unmet need of individuals with developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

SD1629

For legislation to provide equal access to medical treatments essential for people with autism.

SD1732

For legislation relative to bed bugs

SD1792

For legislation relative to directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree.

HD2399

An Act AN ACT CREATING CONSTRUCTION RELEVANCE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Tom Sannicandro and others for legislation to establish a system for tracking the unmet service needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of John W. Scibak and others relative to access to telemedicine services by allowing certain clinicians to be credentialed and to allow for coverage of such services by all payers and the Medicaid program. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kenneth I. Gordon, James M. Cantwell and others relative to social media password privacy for school students. Education.

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to improving procurement procedures to assure opportunities for students with disabilities. Education.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to establish a task force to identify and review state laws, regulations, and administrative directives that prescribe requirements for school districts. Education.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 471) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage media literacy education. Education.

By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 670) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to establishing the Designated Port Area Fund for the improvement of existing commercial and marine industrial infrastructures. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Aaron Michlewitz and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Alzheimer's Disease. Financial Services.

By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the payment and preservation of beds in nursing home facilities for recipients of MassHealth benefits. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the management of early childhood caries among MassHealth patients. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1039) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education.

By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1055) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to increase the share of courses taught by full-time tenure and tenure-track faculty. Higher Education.

By Representative Brady of Brockton and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1197) of Michael D. Brady and others for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property. The Judiciary.

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Lori A. Ehrlich and others for legislation to prevent trafficking in ivory and rhino horns. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1370) of Paul R. Heroux and others relative to prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1532) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to improving the apprehension of drunk drivers and other law violators. The Judiciary.

By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Story of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1733) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to pay equity. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston and Senator Pacheco, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of James J. O'Day, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation to further define standards of employee safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to require owners of rented or foreclosed properties to check for abandoned animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1866) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain dog laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1932) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the training of persons supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.

By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to the maximum number of patients assigned to a registered nurses or hospital care attendants. Public Health.

By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2097) of Paul Brodeur and others for legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2302) of Sean Garballey and others relative to increasing the base for the calculation of cost-of-living increases for retired public employees. Public Service.

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2410) of John W. Scibak and others for legislation to grant public employee retirement rights to certain persons providing educational services to special need students. Public Service.

By Mr. Toomey of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to access to capital for business growth in economically distressed communities. Revenue.

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to state contracting for cleaning, maintenance or security guard services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Timilty of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Walter F. Timilty and others relative to flying the flag of the Commonwealth at half-staff annually to honor the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2889) of Stephen Kulik, Ellen Story and Mark J. Cusack for legislation to promote residential energy efficiency improvements in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Messrs. Moran of Boston and Michlewitz of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2925) of Byron Rushing and others for the establishment of a Massachusetts 2024 commission on the summer Olympic games. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Mr. Dwyer of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2979) of James J. Dwyer and others relative to exempting veterans from the standard registration fee for veterans license plates. Transportation.

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3151) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to the appointment of veterans agents and service officers. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3156) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others for legislation to prohibits discrimination against veterans in employment decisions. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. and others relative to establishing the office of the Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services in the Governor's cabinet. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3166) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others that the Division of State Parks and Recreation issue a ParksPass waivers to certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3219) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others for legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Representatives Story of Amherst and Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Ellen Story and others relative to the labeling of genetically engineered food. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.